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Lakewood Internist Doctors for LymphedemaType of Physician: Internist What is a Internist? A certification by the Board of Internal Medicine; practitioners provide long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common illnesses and complex problems for adolescents, adults, and the elderly. General internists are trained in primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and treatment of problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs. All internists are trained in the subspecialty areas of internal medicine including emergency internal medicine and critical care. Internists consult with surgeons when surgical management is indicated, and often act as consultants to other specialists. Specialty: Internal Medicine Common Name: Internist Doctors in Lakewood * Ulrich Birlenbach MD  Ales Matzenauer MD  Tacoma Medical Clinic  Lakewood Clinic  Jonathan J Yin MD  University Place Medical Clinic  Osman Carrim MD  Tacoma Medical Associates  Gregory E Arnette MD  Eduardo S Cuevas MD  William S Lee MD  Janice L Strom MD  Janice L Strom MD  Puget Sound Allergy Asthma  Cardiac Study Center  Multicare Medical Group  Allenmore Internal Medicine  Allenmore Internal Medicine  Multicare Medical Group  Allenmore Internal Medicine  Multicare Medical Group  Multicare Medical Group  Allenmore Internal Medicine  Craig T Romney MD  Chong Kim MD  Adult Medicine Associates  Franciscan Inpatient Hospitalist Team  Franciscan Inpatient Hospitalist Team  Franciscan Inpatient Hospitalist Team  St Joseph Medical Clinic  St Joseph Medical Clinic  St Joseph Medical Clinic  St Joseph Medical Clinic  Tacoma Family Medicine  Group Health Tacoma Medical Center  Internal Medicine Northwest  Internal Medicine Northwest  Tacoma General Hospital  Tacoma General Hospital  MultiCare Medical Group  Internal Medicine Northwest  David E Law MD  Internal Medicine Northwest  Tacoma General Hospital  Internal Medicine Northwest  Diane L Combs MD  Gig Harbor Multicare Clinic  Gig Harbor Clinic  Gig Harbor Clinic  Douglass V Harroun MD  Christian Family Care  Larry Stonesifer MD  Adult Medicine Clinic  Michael G Blackburn MD  Pulyallup Clinic Inc PS  Pulyallup Clinic Inc PS  Viewpoint Clinic  Virginia Mason Federal Way  Virginia Mason Federal Way  Virginia Mason Federal Way  Virginia Mason Federal Way  Virginia Mason Federal Way  Virginia Mason Federal Way  St Francis Medical Clinic  St Francis Medical Clinic  St Francis Medical Clinic  Renato Fajardo MD  Multi Care South Hill Clinic  Federal Way Medical Center  Health South Medical Clinic  Brian Keay MD  Graham Medical Clinic  CarePlus Medical Center  Providence Internal Medicine  Providence Internal Medicine  Providence Internal Medicine  Providence Internal Medicine  Good Samaritan Family Medicine at Sumner  Good Samaritan Family Medicine at Sumner  Sumner Medical Associates LLC  Des Moines Medical Clinic & Extended Care  Max M Lee MD  Gehrett Turner MD  Auburn Multicare Clinic  Auburn Multicare Clinic  Auburn Multicare Clinic  Auburn Multicare Clinic  Auburn Multicare Clinic  Auburn Regional Medical Center  Auburn Multicare Clinic  Gehrett Turner MD  Gehrett Turner MD  Auburn Internal Medicine  Pierre Nader MD  Seahurst Medical Center  Seahurst Medical Center  Providence Western Washington Oncology  Kenneth P Lee MD  Three Tree Internal Medicine  Three Tree Internal Medicine Lakewood, WashingtonUpcoming Local Events2012-06-02
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LymphedemaWhat is lymphedema?Lymphedema is a condition characterized by swelling in one or more extremities that results from impaired flow of the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is a network of specialized vessels (lymph vessels) throughout the body whose purpose is to collect excess lymph fluid with proteins, lipids, and waste products from the tissues. This fluid is then carried to the lymph nodes, which filter waste products and contain infection-fighting cells called lymphocytes. The excess fluid in the lymph vessels is eventually returned to the bloodstream. When the lymph vessels are blocked or unable to carry lymph fluid away from the tissues, localized swelling (lymphedema) is the result. Lymphedema most often affects a single arm or leg, but in uncommon situations both limbs are affected.
It has been estimated that worldwide, there are 140-250 million people affected by lymphedema.
What causes lymphedema?Primary lymphedema causesPrimary lymphedema is an abnormality of an individual's lymphatic system and is likely present at birth, although symptoms may not become apparent until later in life. Depending upon the age at which symptoms develop, three forms of primary lymphedema have been described. Most primary lymphedema occurs without any known family history of the condition.
Recommended Reading Related to LymphedemaMRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging Scan) » What is an MRI scan?An MRI (or magnetic resonance imaging) scan is a radiology technique that uses magnetism, radio waves, and a computer to produce images of body structures. The MRI scanner is a tube surrounded by a giant circular magnet. The patient is placed on a moveable bed that is inserted into the magnet. The magnet creates a strong magnetic field that aligns the protons of hydrogen atoms, which are then exposed to a beam of radio waves. This spins the various protons of the body, and they produce a faint signal that is detected by the receiver portion of the MRI scanner. The receiver information is processed by a computer, and an image is produced. The image and resolution produced by MRI is quite detailed and can detect tiny changes of structures within the body. For some procedures, contrast agents, such as gadolinium, are used to increase the accuracy of the images.
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